New Delhi, India

Ever since Priyanka Chopra got married to Nick Jonas, the American singer-actor has been labelled as 'National Jiju' by Indian fans and the paparazzi. In a recent interview with Jimmy Fallon, Nick for the first time spoke about being addressed as Jiju in India, why he was given the tag and if he enjoyed it. 

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Nick Jonas reveals why he is called ‘National Jiju’

During his interaction with Jimmy, Nick said, “As you know I am married to Priyanka. When we got married this hashtag started. I was ‘National Jiju.’ Jiju means elder sister's husband, so effectively I'm the older brother to India.” The show host also played a clip from the Jonas Brothers concert in India, in which Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas introduced their younger brother Nick as “Jiju" to a cheering crowd. 

The monicker also came perhaps because of Parineeti Chopra calling Nick 'Jiju' once during an appearance on a TV chat show. Parineeti is Priyanka's cousin and had playfully addressed Nick as 'Jiju' soon after the couple got engaged in 2018. 

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Nick Jonas-Priyanka Chopra relationship

On December 1, 2018, Priyanka and Nick got married at the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The couple welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie, on January 15, 2022, who was born via surrogacy. The couple chose the name Malti Marie as a tribute to their mothers. Malti reflects Priyanka's mother, Dr Madhu Chopra's middle name, while Marie honours Nick's mother, Denise Jonas.

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Nick Jonas's musical and acting career

Nick is part of the popular band The Jonas Brothers which also includes his elder brothers Joe and Kevin Jonas. He made his acting debut with the musical play - A Christmas Carol (2000). Nick's first Hollywood project was - Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009). He later starred in popular films like - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) and Love Again (2023). The latter featured Nick in an extended cameo opposite Priyanka who played the protagonist in the romantic-comedy. 

Nick will be next seen in John Carney's musical-comedy - Power Ballad, scheduled to release in 2025.